Aeronautical Engineer Mgr - L5
Listed on 2026-11-04
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Operations Management, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
Job Description
This position is for the Fort Worth Crew Systems manager and will report to the Utilities & Subsystems senior manager within the Vehicle Systems E&T organization. The selected candidate will manage a team of 15 – 20 engineers that executes engineering tasks for Escape System, Aircrew/Pilot Flight Equipment, and Life Support System in support of multiple Lines of Business (LOB) – IFG, F-35 and/or ADP.
Span of control includes the full lifecycle of the product, from initial development, integration, and qualification of new/modified systems and components through production and sustainment support.
- Responsible for the cost, schedule, and technical execution of existing development efforts within Crew Systems.
- Provide team leadership and oversight for the day-to-day operation of the Crew Systems engineering team, including coordination of required production and sustainment support for Escape System, Aircrew/Pilot Flight Equipment, and Life Support System.
- Support design reviews, engineering releases, and other formal and informal review efforts.
- Support pursuits of new business for the team and guide the planning and execution of that work, including the development of proposals with task descriptions, estimates of effort, and basis for those estimates.
- Help create and outline standard work practices, process, and structured knowledge continuity to grow a skilled workforce specializing in Crew System support.
- Support personnel related activities for a team of engineers, including performance management, manpower staffing including forecasts, and personnel recognition.
- Engineering degree from an accredited college or equivalent experience/combined education.
- Working knowledge of aircraft system design, hardware qualification, production and sustainment support.
- Experience with systems engineering lifecycle & understanding of systems thinking skills and behaviors.
- Familiarity with aircraft Crew Systems, including:
Escape system, Aircrew/Pilot Flight Equipment, and Life Support Systems. - Prior Technical Lead or team leadership experience.
- Direct experience with staffing resources and VEMO toolset.
- Direct experience with life limit management for time change interval requirements.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to address complex matters and solutions with senior leadership.
- Experience with safety-of-flight qualification, airworthiness, flight certification and/or system safety.
- Problem investigation resolution and root cause analysis experience.
- Experience with project planning and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Experience as a Cost Account Manager (CAM).
- Candidate should demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including a proven ability to interact effectively and build strong relationships with customers, management, and peers.
Full-Time Salary Range: $129000.00 - $239600.00
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Benefits offered- Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible work arrangements and schedules (e.g., 4x10), 401(k) match, Paid time off, Holidays, Parental Leave, EAP, Flexible Spending Accounts,…
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